Sudden rains to hit north

Thursday, May 18, 2017 13:14

A convergence and strong operation of the southwest monsoon have caused sudden medium- heavy rains, thunderstorms and cyclones in the Northern provinces, reported the National Hydrology Meteorology Forecast Center yesterday.

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Because of its influence, the highest daytime temperature in the east-northern provinces of Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ha Noi and Lang Son will not exceed 28 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in the west-northern provinces of Lao Cai and Son La was measured at 23- 24 degrees Celsius today.

Strong operation of the southwest wind, causing heavy rain and thunderstorm on the large scale were expected in Central Highlands, southern region and provinces from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa.

The territorial waters from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to Kien Giang, islands of Phu Quoc and Tho Chu need to be ready for dealing with heavy rains, thunderstorms and cyclones.

The areas from Gulf of Tonkin to Quang Ngai and the offshore Paracel Islands were also warned of heavy rain and thunderstorm.